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Marmite on Toast

A classic British breakfast staple featuring crispy toast slathered with rich butter and a savory spread of yeast extract.

5 minEasyServes 1180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 white bread slices
  • 1 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Marmite yeast extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 2 white bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and crisp.

  2. 2

    Immediately spread 1 tbsp softened salted butter evenly over the hot toast so it melts into the bread.

  3. 3

    Thinly spread 1 tsp Marmite yeast extract over the buttered toast and serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I make Marmite on Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Marmite on Toast is 1 tbsp salted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Marmite on Toast vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 tbsp salted butter, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Marmite on Toast?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 180 calories, with 6 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Marmite on Toast keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Marmite on Toast within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Marmite on Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the bread drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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